Hello Faithful readers, I'm back from my vacation in England so I thought I would try to put up a chapter for you guys. Hope all of you had/ will have/ or are having a great Spring Break. I do not own DN Angel, but that does not mean I do not like reviews. As I have said several times I love reviews so please don't just read, review that way both of us win. And my final order of business before starting the chapter is to dedicate this chapter to another friend of mine, Stormshadow13. She has left several reviews which empowered me with the zeal to continue to write and because she just really seems to really like the story. So without any further delay, let us resume the story with…

A Friend is Lost

Kei Hiwatari sauntered slowly between the two battlelines purring softly. "That's right Daisuke Niwa, or should I say Dark Mousy," started the light blue, haired cat/human in the suit, "I am Kei Hiwatari, father of Satoshi Hiwatari." At this Kei turned to his son. "Satoshi, son, how are you? How was your day?"

"It was a good day," replied Satoshi with just a touch of sarcasm in his voice, "I've got cat ears, a tail, fur in several places, and there's a maniac"

"Lord Vormare is not a maniac!" yelled Kei as he cut off Satoshi. Kei continued calmly, "Lord Vormare has given this town a blessing, a way to finally meet at a common level. No more commoners, no more paupers, no more racism. Soon we will all be bowing and praising the cat… I mean man who gave the human race true unity."

Daisuke abruptly cut in, "As what, CATS! Equality is a beautiful idea."

"All the more reason for Lord Vormare's plan," interrupted Kei who was now glaring at Daisuke.

"There are other ways to have unity without having to give up who we are," continued Daisuke, undeterred by Kei's interruption.

"You, know nothing! And because of that you of all people will not speak again!" blurted out Kei who rage was building.

"Why, because you're afraid your ideal solution might be flawed?" countered Daisuke.

"No it's because of you, my son has to carry the burden of a curse for his entire life!" exploded Kei. At this, Krad slowly retreated into the depths of Satoshi's mind afraid that Satoshi's rising emotions might trigger a transformation, something he was sure no one wanted. "Because of your clan," continued Kei, "the Hikari clan had to call on that fiend to protect themselves! Thanks to you, my own son's curse was triggered!"

"Dad, stop this!" said Satoshi who was now as lost as Daisuke. "Dad your argument doesn't make any sense. How do the actions of one family, a family that was following its destiny, constitute the destruction of the Human Race?"

"It has everything to do with it!" yelled Kei as he turned to his son. Kei's paws were clinched with rage as he yelled at his son. Kei quickly calmed down when he grasped that his rage would only push Satoshi away. Kei peacefully continued, "Satoshi, because of the Niwa's, you have inherited a monster which takes control whenever you are not on your guard, but thanks to Lord Vormare that can change. With the transformation Krad will be forced into his own cat body while you and I can live together as a family, like we always wanted."

"Krad is not the monster he once was," said Satoshi as he slowly started to step towards Daisuke. "Last night I talked with Krad…

Flashback to Niwa household the night before

"Hey Krad," said Satoshi as he lay on the floor in Daisuke's room. "Why do you hate Dark so much? I mean my ancestor's summoned you so you could protect our creations, but there seems to be something more."

"To be honest," replied Krad, "I really don't know. I guess it's because I have this strange feeling or something."

"What?" asked Satoshi.

"I sense this weird connection to Dark. I don't know what it is, why it is there, or why I believe Dark knows, but it troubles me so much that I lash out at him whenever I see him."

There was a long pause as both started to concentrate on what it might be. "Is it love?" questioned Satoshi.

"What! Ah Hell No! I don't swing that way!" fired back Krad. "Dude you are one sick person." There was a bit shorter pause till both Satoshi and Krad started to laugh.

"Satoshi, what's so funny?" inquired Daisuke who had been awoken by the laughter.

"Oh, nothing I just had a funny dream is all. Good night," said Satoshi. Both boys laid down in their beds and fell asleep.

End Flashback

"…Krad is a human, not a demon, and someone I would like to know better, as a friend."

At this Krad jumped out of the depths of Satoshi's mind and shouted with pride, "Thank you Satoshi. I will always be here to protect you."

"Krad, I don't need a protector, but I need a friend," said Satoshi.

"You have a friend in me," replied Krad. Suddenly, both Krad and Satoshi heard laughter. They turned to see it was Kei who was practically rolling on the ground in laughter.

Kei realized his son had finished with his rant, stood up and said, "You would be friend a monster, over your father? Oh that is funny." Kei chuckled but quickly checked himself and said, "Now, enough of this stupidity come over here and let us head home. We will soon be a family again as Lord Vormare's children." Kei started to walk towards his son when Satoshi thrust his hand forward causing Kei to stop.

Satoshi had slowly been stepping closer and closer to Daisuke throughout the debate, but he didn't know why he was moving till just now. Satoshi realized his father had gone insane. Granted he had always wanted to have a real family and live a normal life with his father, but he knew that living together as cats was not be the definition that both of them had wanted. Now, however, Kei was willing to throw away his own humanity to live a lie. Satoshi quickly closed the gap between Daisuke and himself and answered, "Yes, I will live the normal life I have always wanted, but I will live it as a human, not as a cat and I will live it with the friends that I choose." He turned to Krad, "Krad, if you would be so kind"

"With pleasure," replied Krad as he sent three magical shockwaves through Satoshi's arm. One hit Kei in the mouth, another launched him into the sky, and the final one sent him flying behind his allies.

Kei landed on both feet and wiped the blood from his mouth. Kei's rage had reached its peak and now blew out of control. "If this is what you believe," Kei yelled, "then see what happens to those who fight Lord Vormare!" At this the cat humanoid with the crossbow let loose an arrow that sailed straight towards Towa-chan. The arrow flew right over her shoulder leaving her with a small cut.

"Ha if that is the best you have then we will beat you," yelled Daisuke as he saw Towa was okay.

"Look again you mutt," said Kei as he and his men walked off.

Daisuke looked and saw Fastine I on the ground in front of a collapsed Towa-chan. All her pain receptors had activated as the Virus swept over the rest of her body. Her legs and arms became the same length as her body as a whole shrank. Her neck joined more with torso and the top of her legs become more cat like. Her clothing enveloped her as it became too big for her. As the changes rushed over her Towa-chan mutter amid meows and groans of pain, "Daisuke, Vormare is hiding in the museum."

"Towa-chan I will save you that is a promise!" Daisuke said as tears ran down his cheeks.

"I know you will." That was the last thing Towa-chan said before passing out due to pain. She was now 100 cat and purred softly in Daisuke's lap. Rain slowly began to fall wetting the fur of the trio.

Daisuke handed Towa to Satoshi. Daisuke stood up and in full rage ran at an unbelievable speed towards Kei. Dark was in the same rage as Daisuke so much so that if you were watching Daisuke run you would see Dark and Daisuke fade in and out. As Daisuke/Dark caught up to Kei they jumped up and yelled, "Hey Kei, This is my Justice!" Kei looked up just in time to have a fist crash into his face forcing him and his head to be slammed two inches into the ground. Daisuke/Dark stood over Kei as a champion looked at a pathetic wanna be and said, "Tell your master I will finish him!" Dark/Daisuke quickly jumped into the air to avoid the swords of Kei's guards. "With!" yelled Dark/Daisuke. With was immediately on Daisuke's back as a set of wings who turned and flew towards Daisuke. Daisuke picked Satoshi and Towa up and headed for home. This battle just got a lot harder.

Cool semi-cliffy! Any way I decided to put in a little game. In this chapter I put in an allusion to an anime. Tell what anime I got the line from and as a reward I will review one of your stories. I made this chapter a little longer to make up for my absence over the last week. Thanks again Stormshadow13 and blazingeyes for all your support. Oh and don't forget to look at my bio or blazingeyes's bio for links to some awesome fanart. Please review and stay tuned. Bye Bye.